| Feature NAFL-Yearbook 2018 The district will include 65,000 square meters of residential space and 135,000 square meters of commercial space, in a location that will be home to world-class innovation, educational, cultural and entertainment facilities as well as a conference and exhibition centre. It will facilitate modern ways of living, blending work and recreation in an ecosystem that fosters closer connections both physically and digitally. Sustainable community District 2020 has been carefully planned to support the UAE's future vision by supporting sustainable economic development, moving towards an innovation-driven economy and creating a business e n v i r o n m e n t t h a t d i r e c t l y encourages progress within key g r o w t h i n d u s t r i e s , t h e U A E government said on the Emirates News Agency WAM. At the heart of District 2020 lie several neighborhoods that will be home to offices, collaborative w o r k s p a c e s , r e s i d e n t i a l communities, social and cultural attractions, parks and a host of business and leisure amenities. District 2020 has been designed to be environmentally progressive and sustainable, reflecting the changing demands of the modern world. Every building will meet or exceed the rigorous LEED Gold standards in sustainable construction. It will be home to iconic structures s u c h a s A l Wa s l P l a z a , t h e Sustainability Pavilion, which will live on as a Children and Science Centre, and the falcon-shaped UAE Pavilion. They have been designed by some of the world's most renowned architects. The conference and exhibition centre is also being developed by Dubai World Trade Centre to build on Dubai's standing as the Middle East's premier destination for major events, conferences and exhibitions. District 2020 will benefit from the thousands of connections being made as visitors from around the region, and the world, come together t o s h a r e i d e a s a n d c r e a t e opportunities. One of the goals of District 2020 is to contribute to the drive towards a knowledge-based economy fuelled by innovation. | 333